Kombu Dashi Sweet Potato Puree

Name: Kombu Dashi Sweet Potato Puree
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 small piece Kombu; 100g Sweet Potato

6–8 monthsPuree

15 minPrep

15 minCook

3Servings

MediumDifficulty

Sweet potato steamed and pureed with gentle kombu dashi for natural umami. A vegetarian-friendly Japanese first food with no added seasoning.

Ingredients

Kombu1 small piece
Sweet Potato100g

Steps

1Soak 1 small piece of kombu in 1 cup water for 10 minutes, then heat gently and remove before boiling.
2Peel sweet potato (100g) and cut into small cubes.
3Steam sweet potato for 12–⁠15 minutes until very soft.
4Mash and mix with kombu dashi to reach a smooth puree consistency.